“The hamstrings, calf muscles, and tendons cross the knee joint behind the knee, and strains of these muscles from ...

A chiropractor shares seven key stretches to help loosen tight calves and relieve tension in your lower legs after a workout.

This small, superficial muscle is situated behind the knee and runs between the gastrocnemius ... usually due to overuse. It causes pain just above the calf and in the back and side of the knee.

An injury or arthritis most likely causes pain outside the knee ... leg bends (malalignment of the kneecap in the trochlear groove). Patellofemoral pain syndrome may also be caused by arthritis ...

So, I’ve been enjoying more leg strengthening ... knee to rest and recover.” While stretching does have benefits for runners with sore knees who have “tight” muscles, the surgeon continued: “In many ...

So, I’ve been enjoying more leg strengthening days (at least three ... “In many cases, the core issue [behind knee pain from running] is muscular imbalance, which is best treated through ...

The low back, hips and neck are common pain points. These mobility exercises will help relieve tension and reduce pain.

The positioning of the bar leads to one of the most common deadlifting mistakes that causes back pain: You start with the ...

Step 2: Grab onto one of the legs behind your thigh, and raise it in the air with your foot flexed. Straighten your leg ... knee exercises, start with a few reps and move up gradually. If you have ...

Kyla Culotti, a senior at Covington Community High School, is ready to move forward after receiving her new prosthetic leg this week. Culotti was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in December 2024.